{"podcast":{"title":"Adult Child of Dysfunction","slug":"adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","podcast_index_feed_id":6619234,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adult-child-of-dysfunction/","website_url":"https://www.tammyvincent.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ecf0d9be-074e-493b-846d-27853da44c99/G5927J5U0Gl5OyCaR4iOn5-n.png","author":"Tammy Vincent","episode_count":369,"summary":"“Child of Dysfunction” is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity. With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the challenges and triumphs of adults who grew up in these toxic environments, and healed. We Learn how to navigate these profound inner wounds though a variety of modalities including, but not limited to mindfulness, NLP practices, transformational coaching. We will help people uncover the darkness and emerge into the light as confident, thriving, empowered adults. This podcast is literally for anybody that has been subject to the complexities and cruelties that life can send our way. It is for people at any stage of their healing journey, or even those that want to help a loved one navigate their pain. Tammy Vincent, a survivor and thriver, has transformed her life from the challenges of being an adult child of two alcoholic parents. With a Masters in Education and addiction and recovery certifications, she…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T16:23:31.132592+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234"},"episode":{"title":"E 350: Tammys Takes #35: Why You Still Feel Invisible (Even as an Adult)","slug":"e-350-tammys-takes-35-why-you-still-feel-invisible-even-as-an-adult","published_at":"2026-07-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234/e-350-tammys-takes-35-why-you-still-feel-invisible-even-as-an-adult","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234","url":"https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/e-352-tammys-takes-35-why-you-still-feel-invisible-even-as-an-adult","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7126958c-a5fa-4965-94b4-019bcfbb5dae.mp3","summary":"Have you ever walked into a room and immediately tried to make yourself smaller? Do you apologize when you've done nothing wrong? Stay quiet even when you have something valuable to say? Feel like everyone else's needs matter more than your own? If so, you may still be living from a survival pattern that began in childhood. In this episode of Tammy's Takes , we're building on my recent conversation with Chris Milson , host of the Mental Health Movement Podcast: Voice for the Voiceless . Chris shared how growing up in dysfunction left him feeling invisible—a feeling that followed him well into adulthood. Today, we're taking that conversation one step further. You'll learn why feeling invisible isn't simply a confidence issue—it's often a nervous system response created by childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or growing up in an unpredictable environment. We'll explore: ✔ Why emotional neglect leaves invisible wounds ✔ How childhood survival strategies become adult behaviors ✔ Why people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and staying silent are nervous system adaptations ✔ The difference between being invisible and being overlooked ✔ Why affirmations alone often don't create lasting change ✔ A simple Visibility Audit you can begin using today Healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the person you were before survival convinced you to disappear. If you've ever wondered why you struggle to speak up, trust yourself, or believe your needs matter, this episode is for you. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you'd like help identifying the survival patterns that may still be running your life, I'd love to meet with you. 💜 Complimentary Clarity & Calm Call https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-call Curious how chronic stress and unresolved t…","meta_description":"Have you ever walked into a room and immediately tried to make yourself smaller? Do you apologize when you've done nothing wrong? 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